OBJECTIVE: This technical report describes the procedures involved in developing
recommendations on the management of childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome …

Objective Systematically review the published literature comparing the presence of clinical
features (age, BMI, co-morbidities, etc.) versus polysomnogram (PSG) results in the …

Recommendations► The Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder scale of the Paediatric Sleep
Questionnaire (SRBD-PSQ), with a cut-off of≥ 0.33, or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea-18 item …

Objective Retrospective studies have limitations in predicting perioperative risk following
adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Few …

Study Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is commonly treated with
adenotonsillectomy (AT), bringing risk of perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) …

Introduction Adenotonsillectomy is the treatment of choice for most children with obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome, but can lead to complications. Current guidelines recommend that …

Objectives/Hypothesis To study rates of respiratory complications/interventions among
inpatient tonsillectomy patients in the United States and identify risk factors for these events …

Importance A large-scale review is needed to characterize the rates of airway, respiratory,
and cardiovascular complications after pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) for …

Objectives Current clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head
& Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recommend a preoperative polysomnogram (PSG) for obese …

Objectives/Hypothesis Children who do not require oxygen beyond 3 hours after surgery
and pass a sleep room air challenge (SRAC) are safe for discharge regardless of …